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Philadelphia Zoo’s 100-Year-old Galapagos Tortoises Hatch 4 Babies–to Help Ensure the Species’ Survival

Galapagos tortoises hatched 4 babies at the Philadelphia Zoo helping to ensure the survival of a critically endangered species.

ABC News · 1d

Nearly 100-year-old tortoise becomes 1st-time mom to 4 baby hatchlings

The first of the four hatchlings, all female, began to emerge from its white, hard-shelled egg on Feb. 27, the zoo said. The four hatchlings are part of a clutch of 16 eggs Mommy laid back in November 2024, and the zoo's animal care team is continuing to monitor additional eggs that may hatch in upcoming weeks.

CNN · 1d

Galapagos tortoises at Philadelphia Zoo become first-time parents at nearly 100

A pair of critically endangered, nearly 100-year-old Galapagos tortoises at the Philadelphia Zoo have become first-time parents.

Smithsonian Magazine4d

At 97, Endangered Tortoise Becomes Oldest First-Time Mom of Her Species With Four New Hatchlings—and Potentially More on the Way

Proud parents Mommy and Abrazzo are both nearly 100 years old, but they’re contributing to Galápagos tortoise conservation at ...

Daily Times on MSN3d

Endangered tortoises born to 100-year-old parents at Philadelphia Zoo

The Philadelphia Zoo’s Western Santa Cruz Galapagos tortoises Mommy and Abrazzo, both estimated to be 100 years old, are the ...

4don MSN

97-Year-Old Reptile Hatches 4 Babies and Becomes Oldest First-Time Mom of Her Species

A Santa Cruz Galapagos tortoise named Mommy gave birth to four babies, believed to be female, at Philadelphia Zoo ...

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Officials: Some exotic 'pets' don't do well here

“Most of the people in the amphibian and reptile pet trade do not recommend them because they outlive their owners and the space the owners have for them.” He said the tortoise breeds well in ...

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